Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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